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Basic Bartending Terms

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Neat

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A single, unmixed liquor served without any water, ice, or other mixer.

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On the Rocks

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A drink served over ice cubes.

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Muddle

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To press the ingredients against the side of the glass to release flavors.

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Shaken

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Cocktails that are mixed by shaking the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker.

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Stirred

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Mixing ingredients with a bar spoon, typically in a mixing glass.

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Strain

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To remove solid particles from a liquid, typically after shaking or stirring a cocktail.

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Dry

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A cocktail with a small amount of sweetness; often used to describe martinis with little to no vermouth.

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Back

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A small amount of non-alcoholic beverage served in a separate glass alongside a shot of liquor.

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Float

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Layering a liquor or ingredient on top of a drink.

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Garnish

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An item added to a drink for decoration or additional flavor.

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Chaser

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A drink that is consumed immediately after a shot of liquor to minimize the strength of the original drink's flavor.

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Well Drink

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An alcoholic beverage made from ingredients kept in the bartender's 'well' that are more cost-effective.

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Top Shelf

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Liquor of higher quality that is typically more expensive, often displayed on the upper shelves behind the bar.

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Mixologist

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A bartender who specializes in crafting cocktails, known for their knowledge and creativity.

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Jigger

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A tool used for accurately measuring liquid ingredients when making cocktails.

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Virgin

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A drink that is made without any alcohol.

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Up

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A cocktail that is chilled and served without ice, typically in a stemmed glass.

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Rim

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To coat the edge of a glass with salt, sugar, or another garnishing substance.

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Twist

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A piece of citrus peel used as a garnish, typically to add aroma and a slight taste to the drink.

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Mixer

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A non-alcoholic liquid added to a drink in order to dilute and add flavors.

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Highball

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A type of cocktail made with a spirit and a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer in a tall glass.

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Flaming

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Setting alight a drink or a component of the drink to create a visual effect and to enhance the flavor.

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Shooter

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A mixed drink taken in one swallow, often served in a shot glass and contains a high percentage of alcohol.

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Build

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To make a drink by pouring the ingredients directly into the glass in which it will be served.

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Double

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A drink that contains double the amount of liquor compared to its standard single serve.

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Chill

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To cool a glass or cocktail to the desired cold temperature without the use of ice in the finished drink.

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Dash

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A small amount of ingredient added to a cocktail, often bitters or a similar flavoring agent.

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Layer

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To gently pour liquids over the back of a spoon or along the side of the glass to create separate levels that do not mix.

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Bruise

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To agitate a drink, typically with gin, to the point where its natural flavors become dulled or impaired, often due to overmixing.

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Dry Shake

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Shaking the ingredients of a cocktail without ice, usually to emulsify egg whites effectively.

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